The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Lebanon, Lebanon

The scene has totally changed as we reached the mountains. The wide and green Bekaa valley, lying between Mount Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon Peaks. Your guide will explain the Valley’s Characteristics, local people beliefs, traditions and culture, agriculture, farms, wineries and a rich history… A moderate drive further to the East towards to Gigantic Roman Temples of Baalbeck… History to be told! Lebanon has more than 70 different wineries and wine makers spread all around the country, not to mention the Lebanese Cuisine! Ksara winery is the oldest wine making Chateau, and has huge natural sellers… and much more… «Gouttons voir si le vin est bon» mission accomplished, let’s go deep East to Anjar and discover the Omayyad’s ruins. Another civilization of Lebanon’s history, truly amazing! Soon you will get to your hotel room with another rich experience and plenty of memories, pictures and information… Cheers!

Inclusions: Local taxes, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic Beverages, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch

Tripoli is the second largest city in Lebanon. The Beautiful city combines the ancient and the modern. Our objective is the old souks in the heart of the city. Small shops of all kind. Craftsmen, traditional pastries, fishermen, dressmakers, carpenters, painters and a number of artificial artistes gathering in a 500 years old open air market trying to sell their products. Uptown is the Crusades fortress . All civilizations and armies seized this strategic spot to control the city and its surroundings. The sweets palace dates back to 1881 when a family of talented Chefs decided to start a big sweet factory in the city. It is not only Baklava but a wide variety of tastes and pastry arts displayed in front of you for your savor and your personal palate… the Chef is there and happy to explain about every single flavor. An average ride to this small lovely Phoenician city of Batroun; the tourist’s street is such a lovely place as well as the old Phoenician wall defenses and port.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Afternoon tea, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch

See the highlights of Tyre with a guide, and gain a depth of understanding of The city that has many ancient sites, including the Tyre Hippodrome and it is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Also known as Saida, you will visit the city of Sidon that has been inhabited since very early in prehistory and was the most powerful city-state of ancient Phoenicia. A final stop in Our Lady of Awaiting also known as Our Lady of Mantara, a Marian shrine in Maghdouché, Lebanon, believed to be the one where the Virgin Mary rested while she waited for Jesus when visiting Sidon. This tour includes admission ticket and lunch as well pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off , Bottled water, Entrance fees, English Speaking Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

This full-day tour of Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos with convenient hotel pickup is a popular choice for visitors with limited time in Lebanon. Explore all the highlights without the stress of navigating and hear important context about landmarks along the route.

Inclusions: Private Car, English Speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees to the sites

Explore temples of Baalbeck, which makes up the largest and best preserved corpus of roman architecture left around. The acropolis occupies the top of an artificial hill built up of different layers of habitation. Discover Anjar's city that was built in the early 8th century A.D. Inside the city’s strong fortifications are the remains of streets, three palaces, souks, two hammams and a Mosque. Visit Ksara, the refuge of the well known Ksara wine where thousands of the old wine bottles are preserved. A tasting of the best wines is done during the visits.

Inclusions: English / Arabic Speaking Driver, Parking Fees, Pickup From Hotel & Return, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fee, Guide

Be enchanted by the capital of modern Lebanon, the country’s cultural and commercial center. On this guided tour of Beirut, see the city’s top attractions while discovering how Beirut was built on a rocky headland, and has risen and fallen over the centuries

Inclusions: Entrance Fee, Guide, Pickup From Your Hotel & Return, Air-conditioned vehicle, Boat Ride at Rouche, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratitude, Personal Expenses

Our friendly local guides speak English French Spanish and Arabic Safe driving through epic sceneries from different roads not just the regular highway We offer all support needed on the road + general guiding, but not inside sights. We stop at the most known street food places or we can recommend restaurants. Our tours cover at least 250km of road travel and require at least 8 hours from departure time.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Sights entrance fees + meals fees

You will see Beirut the way we see it: clustered, multi-layered, amazingly rich and seriously crazy! We will go from East to West, passing by the main landmarks but also adding some less visited neighborhoods like Zokak El Blat and Bashoura. And be ready for some yummy street food and some beers!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Guiding, One Lahmadjun from the mythic Ishkhanian Bakery or falafel sandwiches, Coffee, beer.

Exclusions: Private transportation, Extras and personal expenses

Discover the beauty of the mother nature at Jeita Grotto (Also Known As The Pearl of Nature) that was nominated as one of the seven wonders of the world. Explore the upper grotto by foot, and take a small boat to discover the lower grotto. Then head to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine at Harissa, located 600 meters above sea level, and experience the cable car ride to enjoy the magical view of Jounieh Bay. Then continue to visit Saint Charbel in Annaya, a place of pilgrimage and a national shrine for all people of all faiths to visit, reach out and be blessed.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, English Speaking Driver, Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees to all sites

Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour of Baalbek, Anjar, and Ksara. Travel from Beirut in a comfortable minivan or coach and cover all the highlights of the three destinations and enjoy having time to ask questions as you travel. Lunch and entrance fees are included in this small-group tour as well as hotel pick up and drop off from your hotel in Beirut.

Inclusions: Lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All entrance fees , Wine tasting / Amateur Tasting, English Speaking Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities